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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Memo <br />City Council <br />Audio Enhancements - Council Chambers <br />page 2 <br /> <br />be better utilized by re-programming the AMX so that the volume of key microphones could <br />be adjusted, instead of the overall volume, The sound system was re'programmed with <br />individual controls for the Lectern, Presentation desk, and Wireless microphone sound <br />volumes. <br /> <br />The ceiling height in the Chambers and the location of the speakers also present a challenge. <br />Acoustic panels were placed on the Chamber walls to minimize the echoing effect. <br /> <br />The Council Chambers is also in need of video enhancements. This topic will be introduced to the <br />Council at a future meeting. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION: <br /> <br />Staff has worked with our cable technician and DS Productions to evaluate the current condition <br />and have three options to present. <br /> <br />1. Replace the existing ceiling speakers with better quality speakers, Add two rear <br />speakers by the back windows. Total cost, including labor and material is <br />approximately $2,100. <br />2. Do not replace the existing speakers, but install four speakers (two in front and two in <br />the back). These are high quality public address system speakers. The front speakers <br />are mounted on the walls on either side of the dais, directed towards the audience. A <br />second set of speakers will be mounted on the back walls, directed towards the dais, <br />The existing ceiling speakers will be in use, with their volume turned low. According to <br />audio experts, optimum speaker placement is on the walls, directed at the audiences' <br />ears, instead from above. Total cost, including labor and material is approximately <br />$5,000. DS Productions has indicated to us that the existing amplifier(s) can <br />accommodate the larger speakers. <br />3. Replace the current lavalier microphone with a better quality model at an approximate <br />cost of $1 ,400. Staff would like to defer the decision on this option until a new speaker <br />system is installed and the current lavlier microphone is tested with the new speakers. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION: <br /> <br />Staff recommends that the Council consider the option of installing speakers on the walls at an <br />estimated cost of$5,000, <br />